PLC Technician

A large and well-respected lumber manufacturer is seeking a PLC Technician. The person in this position will provide technical skills in the construction, installation, operation, testing and maintenance of electrical control equipment, computer systems and related equipment. The job duties are as follows:
· Participates in the calibration, installation, maintenance and repair of electronic and computerized equipment.
· Performs preventive and corrective maintenance tasks for electronic equipment as scheduled by the Electrical Supervisor.
· Works cooperatively and jointly with mill electricians to provide quality seamless customer service for all production departments electrical needs.
· Changes wiring diagrams, and layout drawings for systems or equipment changed in the completion of job duties.
· Works with mill electricians to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and streamline work processes as prescribed by the Electrical Supervisor.
· Actively supports the electrical staff with project support, and completion of basic electrical duties as necessary.
· Responsible for backing up and documenting all machine center programs and changes made to them.
· Participates and/or assists with the training of electricians to better familiarize them with the more technical aspects of the facility.
· Prepares reports and functional descriptions to allow others to follow the changes being made on all machine centers on a daily basis.
· Takes an active role in the predictive maintenance program to support prompt resolution of problems that have been identified by anyone.

The pay range is $65-85K with an excellent fringe benefits package and paid relocation to the area. The position is located in Washington State.